Land Of Ladybugs
60 Mins+, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Children, Game/Activity, Outdoors, Outreach
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 2256 downloads
A fun, hands-on ladybug program! In a local park, read ladybug books and talk about where ladybugs live, what they eat, and their role in the ecosystem. Make simple ladybug masks if you have access to outdoor tables. Then each child releases their ladybugs. The best time for a ladybug release is in the early evening of May or June.
Create A Creature
60 Mins+, Adults, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Children, Low Cost, Multigenerational, Game/Activity, Craft, Teens
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 3145 downloads
There is no place like home! And that home. And that home. In this program, children learn about habitats and how animals adapt to them. Read Listen to our World (2016) and/or show a brief video, such as “Animal Habitats” by Learning Junction. Show habitat cards and discuss which animals live in each habitat and why, then let participants get creative! Their task is to create a brand new animal that would thrive in a particular habitat. You can have them draw habitat cards, let them choose whichever habitat they like, or base the whole program around a specific habitat. Ask everyone to present their new animal—and describe what makes it perfectly suited to its habitat—at the end of the program.
Backyard Habitats
60 Mins+, Adults, Children, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Craft, Multigenerational, Outdoors, Teens
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 2822 downloads
A backyard habitat series for birds and pollinators! This program teaches participants the basics of backyard habitats: Project options include a bug hotel, a bird feeder, and a butterfly puddler. Build one habitat, or run a series to build all three. Modify habitat designs based on audience age and the supplies you have on hand; see Resources for more design ideas.
Preschool - No Place Like Home
Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Early Literacy
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 864 downloads
A collection of resources and programming ideas for preschoolers.
Toddlers - No Place Like Home
Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Early Literacy
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 923 downloads
A collection of resources and programming ideas for Toddlers.
Babies - No Place Like Home
Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Early Literacy
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 853 downloads
A collection of resources and programming ideas for babies.
Pet BFF Necklaces
60 Mins+, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Children, Craft, Passive/Display, Teens
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 2277 downloads
BFF necklaces for pets and owners! Children or teens make bottle cap necklaces out of their favorite pet pictures. Alternatively, they can turn the photos in bottle caps into pins or magnets. For a passive display component, create an animal besties bulletin board where patrons post selfies with their pets.
We Rate Pets
60 Mins+, Adults, Children, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Game/Activity, Low Cost, Multigenerational, Passive/Display, Teens
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 2778 downloads
Participants share their funniest pet stories! They bring in pictures of their pets (or draw the pets they wish they had) and write funny captions. You can run this as a show-and-tell, or create a display and leave out templates and instructions for a passive program. Patrons vote on the funniest (or fluffiest/grumpiest/etc.) pets; the winners get pet-themed prize at the end of the summer.
Animal-Themed Room Decor
60 Mins+, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Craft, Teens
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 1349 downloads
Teens make animal-themed décor for their rooms! Craft options include removable vinyl wall decals or animal découpage that works on almost any household item.
Animal Napkin Folding
60 Mins+, Adults, Chapter 4 No Place Like Home, Craft, Low Cost
August 24, 2020 0.00 KB 1877 downloads
Participants fold towels or napkins into animal shapes to give their house guests that five-star hotel feel! Make copies of instructions for them to follow along and/or take home. A quick, low-cost program that is easily adapted to different age groups.